john legend 735 Report post Posted May 22, 2019 it seems this year non winners are going to get into our "national championships" Perhaps there could be a minimum requirement .For example 2year trot horses getting possible start with earnings of 890 dollars and 280 dollars (1x 4th)!!even 2 year fillies no win filly and 3860 earnings . bit farcical with all the hype around the top 3 or 4 earners. Still good luck to them. What is more farcical is Mick Guerin stating that the south Island home for the Jewels must be at Addington because he had a good time at the Silks room. Nice and warm. !!! The box seat also degenerated into a contest as to who of MG or GoC was the bravest most honest and cutting edge journalist . Sycophantic nonsense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelli 426 Report post Posted May 23, 2019 Agree Jewels fields pretty sad reading. Maidens in all 2yo races and the only real excitement has been who would fill last place in the 3yo trot. The fields that have held up the best are for horses that haven't had prior big money age group racing opportunities (4yo mares and trotters). And while it is great to see top horses racing, at least for me, the dominance of one stable makes means I'm only really keen to watch the trotting races where the outcomes are much more unpredictable.. john legend 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,203 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 Woohoo!!!! gooooo!!!! The Belle! she copped best draw for the Jewels go Bazza and the team yussss!!!!! Cheers Iraklis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amati Nidol 38 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 The draws have worked out brilliantly. There will be nine fantastic races. Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,203 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 Agree Amati Sweet On Me will be tested from her draw but I reckon she'll be ok, and in all the rest races draws will test a few, it's gunna be great days racin..... Cheers Iraklis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSprat 947 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 Dunns are the big winners with barrier draws. All Stars fared not too bad, and the Aussies got served up the visitors draws! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Iraklis said: Woohoo!!!! gooooo!!!! The Belle! she copped best draw for the Jewels go Bazza and the team yussss!!!!! Cheers Iraklis So how do you think it'll play Iraklis? Just MHO but The Belle would have to try and lead. Buzinga wont, Bubbled Up to go hard with her early and allow Princess Tiffany either the 1x1 or drop into the trail from where she can bomb The Belle. Either way should be a good one. The draws level things out a bit but remember it's 1980, not a mile. john legend and Iraklis 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john legend 735 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 still think all stars will get 6 jewels even with some tough draws. TAB may run again a book on the number.and aussies 1 being All cashed up. 3 year trotters. {want some funds from jewels comp ha } Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max powers 12 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 I reckon purdon will win 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,203 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 Hey there Blue, here's how I'm hopin it'll go for The Belle and I'm not all that sure she'll lead? if she gets cover then lookout, she got speed to spare has our Belle and on the pace with cover whoar she'll be hard to roll, she's come back from aus a tougher customer, and it's gunna be hard for me (in the who to cheer for dept) cos I reckon one of me fav stable runners will lead leavin the Belle hopefully with the drop on em, if that happens you'll hear me yellin from Auks......sorry AllStars I gotta yell for the NI girls (but if they can't do it I'll be yellin AllStars hard), Havtime aint no slouch either be interestin to see where she ends up in the runnin..... GOOOOO!!!! THE BELLE!!!!! ANNNNDDD, GOOOOOO!!!! THE MIGHTY ALLSTARS FOR THE DAY!!!!! Cheers Iraklis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed 245 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 could have been a shrewd move to switch to The Met Still 5 days out, however the weatherman is suggesting ....Addington will be chilly - max temp 9 degrees.Even a hail shower early on? Hopefully this will all pass before Saturday..... JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john legend 735 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 good to see the Aussie raiders arrived this morning .that will be a relief. esp for my pick All Cashed Up who was 50/50 to fly home if any further delays.As mentioned my winning ,lol comp looks like this .. first picks=elle mac,amazing dream,one change,princess tiffany,turn it up second picks=All Cashed Up,cracker hill,gran chico. rougher but hopeful ..kings landing, and kayla marie.(backup for PT) JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,711 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 Go Dunny Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time To Remember 26 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 At least with the rain , there wont be any Fog....LOL Iraklis and JJ Flash 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,711 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 Will this be the first jewels with rain? Weather gods saying something? Iraklis and john legend 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max powers 12 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 Major Occasion, ultimate stride, amazing dream, one change, tickle me pink, princess tiffany, turn it up, majestic man, Jesse duke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 10:36 AM, john legend said: good to see the Aussie raiders arrived this morning .that will be a relief. esp for my pick All Cashed Up who was 50/50 to fly home if any further delays.As mentioned my winning ,lol comp looks like this .. first picks=elle mac,amazing dream,one change,princess tiffany,turn it up second picks=All Cashed Up,cracker hill,gran chico. rougher but hopeful ..kings landing, and kayla marie.(backup for PT) Interesting picks JL. One possible chink I see is Elle Mac. Realistically should be a class above her age but is a while away from winning despite the Natalie factor - but what would I know? On one hand looking at draws this could be a Jewels with some surprises. On the other hand 1980 as opposed to 1600 mtrs could negate poor draws. I think this will be a better day's viewing than mile racing. Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 One things for sure looks like it will be bloody cold down there this weekend... Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,203 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 Hey guys if weather gets really really really bad what do you think they'll do? is there a chance they'll abandon meeting? cos forecast for tomorrow don't make for great reading..... Cheers Iraklis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,711 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 Perhaps - close Addington and re-locate to Ashburton john legend, Iraklis and JJ Flash 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 I can see the NZMTC losing lots of money this weekend. More so now that the weather is packing in. Walk.up crowd will diminish and that's where the marginal profits occur Greg Iraklis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harewood 477 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Be tragic if they postpone it till Sunday and scrub the sunday Ashburton meeting Talk about rub salt in the wound john legend and JJ Flash 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraklis 2,203 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 I kinda feel for em cos the bloody weather is the bloody weather not much anyone can do bout it, an it is that time of year, don't think it'll be Sun either Harewood, forecast is stinkn til Mon maybe..... Cheers Iraklis JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Kaikoura !!! john legend 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richjamie69 7 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Elle Mac/Baquero, Tailored Elegance/Muscle Mountian, Sweet On Me, One Change, Tickle Me Pink, Belle Of Montana, Ashley Locaz, Winterfell, Jesse Duke. Best Outside Chances- Baquero, Midnight Dash, Havtime, Forget the price tag, Global Domination. Good Luck to all. JJ Flash and Iraklis 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...